September/October 2010

September/October 2010

The Big Picture
College campuses without an all-hazards approach to emergency preparedness could be at risk, a new report finds. Plus: Best practices from schools that are doing it right.
Fred Durso, Jr.

from the magazine

U.S. Fire Loss in 2009
The overall number of fires fell by more than 7 percent from the previous year, while the value of property damaged by fire fell by 19 percent.
Michael J. Karter, Jr.

Catastrophic Multiple-Death Fire Incidents
A breakdown of all the 2009 multiple-death fires.
Stephen G. Badger

Fire Analysis + Research
Overviews of recent reports issued by the Fire Analysis and Research Division of NFPA.
John R. Hall, Jr. and Marty Ahrens

In A Flash
NFPA's Standards Council issues TIAs on antifreeze and gas purging, and issues the 2011 NEC.
Fred Durso

Firewatch
Fire damage to hotel exceeds $3 million
Ken Trembley

The Sections
Be in the spotlight, share your expertise, and contribute to NFPA Journal's exclusive "Section Forum"

Looking Back
The 1937 New London school explosion
Kathleen Robinson

Structural Ops The importance of planning for fires in educational occupancies. Ben Klaene & Russ Sanders		Research How the growing world of social media can serve the research effort behind code development. Kathleen H. Almand, P.E., FSFPE

The 70E Connection How the NEC® and NFPA 70E team up to minimize the risk of working on energized equipment. Jeffrey Sargent		Heads Up Distinguishing between an “obstruction inspection” and an “obstruction investigation.” Russell P. Fleming, P.E.

In Compliance What you need to do to ensure fire drill training actually works. Chip Carson, P.E.		Buzzwords What do I test? For new fire alarm systems, the answer is easy. Wayne Moore, P.E., FSFPE

Perspectives Tom Jaeger talks about the changing face of health care, its effect on codes and standards, and his new role as chair of NFPA’s Board of Directors. Fred Durso		Outreach Why smoke alarm installation programs work better with firefighter support. Sharon Gamache

First Word A volunteer's volunteer James M. Shannon